JOURNAL ARTICLE

Washington's Marines: The Origin of the Corps and the American Revolution, 1775-1777.

  • Published In: Journal of America's Military Past, 2023, v. 48, n. 3. P. 53 1 of 3

  • Database: America: History and Life with Full Text 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Barbuto, Richard V. 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses two books related to the American Revolution. The first book, "Washington's Marines: The Origin of the Corps and the American Revolution, 1775-1777" by Jason Q. Bohm, focuses on the early years of the American Revolution and the role of the Continental forces, including the nascent U.S. Marine Corps. The author notes that while documentation of the Marines' combat activities during this period is sparse, the larger story of the Revolution is well-told. The second book, "To the Last Extremity: The Battles for Charleston, 1776-1782" by Mark Maloy, provides a detailed account of the battles for Charleston during the Revolution, including the famous Battle of Sullivan's Island. The book is praised for its historic field guide format, providing background and context for the opposing forces involved in the battles. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Journal of America's Military Past. 2023/10, Vol. 48, Issue 3, p53
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Military History and Science
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:2771-5493
  • Accession Number:174434639
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